There are two major differences between private charter and scheduled airline service: cost and flexibility. While booking a flight via jet services companies is generally more expensive, they provide a much higher degree of flexibility. With Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. your charter will fly on YOUR schedule to the domestic or international destination of YOUR choice. Our service to both major and general aviation airports gives you access to more than ten times as many domestic destinations as scheduled airline service. In addition, we have international experience operating in more than 80 countries.
Joel Thomas and his great team at Stratos makes booking a private charter easy. They keep in contact with you from the start right through to after the flight, which gives my travellers a piece of mind. Everything is always exactly planned to our specifications. Stratos really goes above and beyond in their industry - they are simply the best at what they do.
Depending on who you believe 30-to-50% of all private jet flights are ferry flights. However, that doesn’t mean they are necessarily dirt cheap. Magellan Jets, which sells jet cards and on-demand charter also offers empty legs, and while you have to contact the company for pricing, it says rates start at $3,000 per hour. Airstream Jets enables visitors to its website to download a list of active empty legs and while most of the 13 listings were for the next two weeks, there were flights posted through mid-November, one an empty leg in September on a Gulfstream G-IVSP from New York to London for $49,900. Another broker quoted the same date and route at $92,000. Even more attractive was a G500 charter this weekend from Palermo, Italy to New York for $35,000. Quotes for a non-empty leg charter that I received from another broker for random dates in August started at $111,000.

From the moment you contact us, until after your trip has concluded, we strive to exceed your expectations. We structure our business to provide seamless coordination and reliable execution for every private jet rental that we organize. Whether your private travel plans call for a demanding, multi-leg flight, or a one-way charter, we support each itinerary with the same attention to detail that we believe is necessary for you to SOAR HIGHER.

We fly to and from the over 5,000 regional airports in North America, which are crowd-free and conveniently located close to your home, office, and your destination of choice. With easy parking and pilot escort for security, check-in, and boarding, you can arrive at the airport just minutes before your flight. Since we focus exclusively on your schedule and desired route, you fly straight to your destination. And with our 99%+ on-time departure rate, add it all up and you will save hours vs. a typical commercial airline trip (or long drive for that matter!).
Delta Private Jets, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, earlier this year launched Sky Access. You pay $8,500 and can fly as many empty legs as you want at no additional cost. You also get 20% off select fares on Delta’s airline flights. There is a $500 fee if you cancel or no show. Over this weekend 66 empty legs were listed, although some such as Ft. Lauderdale to Miami, all of 30 miles, wouldn’t even give you time to pop open a beer. More interesting was Washington D.C. to Chicago and New York to Sarasota. There were also Nantucket to New York and Las Vegas to San Francisco, however, they were both on Friday, so the wrong direction for most people, and that’s the point, and perhaps a good segue to discussing the some of the downsides.
Joel Thomas: Hi William! Thanks for the opportunity to serve you and your wife. We are always grateful when our clients take the time to offer feedback. We reached out to Chief Pilot of the air carrier you flew with regarding the noise you mentioned and here is what they said: "Frequently you'll hear noises that sound like that and its just the airplane expanding as altitude, temperature and humidity change. Its actually very common." Looking forward to working with you all again soon! All my best

With a variety of solutions from our superior collection of Skyjet Approved aircraft, we offer exceptional on-demand options that truly go the distance, and best match the requirements for your flight — no matter where your destination may be. Guided by the concierge-like approach of your on-demand expert advisor, you will discover a higher level of service, and ease of arrangement, designed to ensure your next journey — from short hop to international travel — exceeds every need and expectation.

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With five decades of experience, Clay Lacy has an impeccable safety record. Clay Lacy received the prestigious ARG/US Platinum Rating, is the longest standing Wyvern Wingman charter operator and attained IS-BAO Stage 3 certification by the International Business Aviation Council. It is a member of the NATA Safety First, and is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s FAA Diamond Award for maintenance excellence. Clay Lacy’s reputation for safety is unsurpassed by any other company.

As a part 135 operator, I have been doing business with Stratos Jets since it was founded by Joel Thomas in 2006. Since the first trip I could tell they were a different type of Jet brokerage. Joel and his team of aviation advisors have always conducted themselves with the highest of standards and partnered with platinum operators like us to give their customers a luxurious private jet experience. Thank you for a decade of partnership and excellence.Thank you for your friendship!Rich Brennan VP of Sales
the marketWhether you’re buying or selling, Million Air Dallas has the insight and expertise you need to navigate the market. Our acquisitions consultants are experienced in purchasing private jets that span the spectrum in size and range. We understand the business of jets and always position our clients to have a competitive advantage throughout the process.
Another place private air charter will surprise you – and save you time - is on the ground. These days flying commercial aircraft means you can sometimes spend as much time on the ground as you do in the air -- making your way through boarding pass and baggage check lines, working your way through TSA procedures, and struggling through plane boarding and overhead bin competition.
When it comes to traveling for work, if you’re a busy professional then you’ll be looking for the most time-efficient way to get from A to B. Private jet hire flights offer an array of advantages, such as quicker check-ins and faster transit times, to allow you to get the most out of your trip. Whether you need to visit several sites in one day, go to meetings in different cities or simply need to be able to utilise any time you’re traveling, to work, then a private jet hire is ideal.

My experience with Stratos has been very good since I started booking jets several years ago. Joel and his team provide excellent service and followup at every stage. We recently had a flight where the incoming plane had a mechanical and they were able to replace it with a comparable one within just a few hours. Our original take off time was only missed by less than a half hour. The Stratos team communicated with us all along the way and everything was fine. The pilots are very good at what they do and the ground organization is thorough and efficient. I would recommend them to a friend.

exclusive amenitiesMillion Air Dallas has partnerships with other luxury service providers. Our clients have access to elite services to enhance every travel experience, including ground transportation, global security and luxury travel networks. Million Air Dallas’ long-established relationships provide our private jet charter clients with exclusive benefits.

At Wings Up, passengers flying out of a private airport can board and be ready for flight a mere five minutes upon arrival. Other advantages of flying out of a private airport include bypassing TSA lines and body scans, in addition to avoiding the headache of flight delays or cancelations. International chartered flights still require a passport and all mandatory FAA regulations but don’t require arrival hours before takeoff, saving travelers precious time and energy.
the assetWe place an emphasis on exceeding expectations, especially when it comes to the management of your aircraft. With unmatched industry expertise and a commitment to safety, you can rest assured your asset is in good hands. We work to simplify ownership by managing every aspect—from maintenance to marketing—while keeping your economic interests at the forefront of consideration.
Once again: Joel, Sarah and Sandra delivered a seamless experience as well as the pilots and ground crew. There was 5 feet of snow in Steamboat Springs after a blizzard (Hayden Airport) and we took off perfectly and had a very smooth flight despite weather. The jet was beautiful and the awesome pilots tolerated our golden retriever trying to take over the navigation of the plane and two cats meowing. Stratos arranged for transportation home and the driver was so pleasant. Super happy again and will continue to only use them. Thank you again!